Flight control modules merged into the integrated modular avionics

摘要: In an aircraft using fly-by-wire technology, the flight control functions have been integrated into modular avionics ('IMA') (410). The new module ('FCM') (402) resides on same data bus as other modules in IMA and receives power from supply. addition, FCM is also connected to a separate supply add redundancy system. Several benefits arise this configuration of FCM. There no longer chassis needed for functions, thus resulting reduction weight. now has access all bus, instead limited amount over ARINC 629 bus. provides augmentation signals actuator electronics ('ACE') aid flying aircraft. event failure FCM, ACE still enough fly airplane.